Hi everyone, I found this web page and have been doing some research. I am finding all the info confusing. But one thing I do know is that I am going to be proactive about this.
Hi everyone, I found this web page and have been doing some research. I am finding all the info confusing. But one thing I do know is that I am going to be proactive about this.
I was told 2 days ago that I have Malignant Melanoma. I didn't even get given a copy of my pathology results of the mole that was cut out of my back. I did see a surgeon yesterday and asked him if I could see it. The only info I took in was that it was 1mm and Clark level IV. I have surgery scheduled for tomorrow to cut out 1cm each side of where the mole was. I also wasn't given a 'stage' like I see so many other people have been given.
The surgeon says that is all that should be needed and that I have a 15% chance it could return. Doesn't really sound that great to me, especially when I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old that are the most precious things to me and no way could I stand it if I thought someone else was going to raise them.. No one could love them as much as me and their father couldn't look after them as well as I could lol (I lost my father young and I don't wish that on anyone).
I do remember getting a swollen gland under my armpit recently that took a week or two to go down. Could this be related? My friend recently went to the doctor with swollen glands and a doctor took a mole out from her in case it was related (which it wasn't lucky for her).
What else can I do to be proactive about this. I am starting with diet, lots of fruit and veg and am now officially a non-drinker. Any advice appreciated.
